Lemon-Lime Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon-Lime Mexican Wedding Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

Servings: persons

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

1
Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light, about 3 minutes. Beat in lemon and lime juices. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour and salt. Batter will be stiff. Scrape down bowl and add pecans. Mix just until pecans are well incorporated. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F; line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Use a level 1-Tbsp. cookie scoop to form small cookies; roll with hands into small balls. Place about 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until set on top and lightly browned around edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar with lemon and lime zest. Remove cookies from oven and let cool slightly. Working with 5 or 6 at a time, roll still-warm cookies in sugar mixture to coat. Let cool on wire racks. When completely cooled, roll in sugar mixture again until completely covered.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Lime Mexican Wedding Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Lime Mexican Wedding Cookies

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